The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have authority over the following zoning functions:

   1.   Prepare Zoning Ordinance. To prepare the City’s zoning ordinance and map and recommend same to the Council.

   2.   Zoning Amendments. To propose changes in the zoning district boundaries or changes in the regulations and text of this chapter and forward such recommendations to the Council.

   3.   Rezoning. To hear requests to rezone land from one district to another; to conduct a public hearing on such request and forward a recommendation to the Council.

   4.   Other Functions. To perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be specified in this chapter.